SATURDAY, JULY 28

6:30 a.m. – DODGE CITY DAYS 5K SHOOTOUT & THE HARLEY “DOC” HOLLIDAY 1 MILE RUN / WALK2nd Ave. and Gunsmoke St.Come participate in a 5K and 1-mile run/walk before the Dodge City Days Western Parade. Entry fee received by July 25th is $20.00 (entry fee covers both races). After July 25th the entry fee will be $25.00. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m., the 5K race starts at 7:30 a.m. and the mile race begins at 9:00 a.m. For entry forms call (620) 253-9776, email bolmer@cox.net, or download from Facebook @DCDaysrunning.

9:30 a.m. – DODGE CITY DAYS WESTERN PARADEPresented by the DODGE CITY CHAPTER OF AMBUCSCivic Center to Dodge City Roundup ArenaWe present to you the 58th Dodge City Days Western Parade. Our theme this year is The Wild Side of the State and promises to make for great floats sponsored by local businesses and clubs. To participate in the parade, contact the Dodge City Chapter of Ambucs at (620) 339-0194. Entry fee required. Awards will be posted on the dodgecitydays.org website and prizes will be available to pick up at the Chamber Office on Monday, August 6th. Check out the parade route found on the map included.

9:30 a.m. – THE NATIONAL BEEF SMOKIN’ SADDLES OFFICIAL BBQ CONTESTWright Park – 71 N. 2nd Ave.The 2018 National Beef Smokin’ Saddles Barbeque Contest is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) and Rocky Mountain Barbeque Association. This official cook-off is entering its 28th year as the best BBQ contest in Southwest Kansas! Come see some of the best chefs in the West compete for over $15,000 awarded in cash and prizes! There will be food vendors in the park as well as live music provided by Rad the Ghost! BRAND NEW this year, the BBQ competition has been selected as a tour stop for the Great American Cookout! Stop by for grilling tips from BBQ experts, samples, giveaway and more! Event Media Sponsors include Q-97, Z-98 and La Ke Buena. For more information or to sign up to compete, contact the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 227-3119, dcdays@dodgechamber.com or visit dodgecitydays.org. Entry into the park is the Dodge City Days Lapel Pin.

10:00 a.m. – THE CENTERA BANK BACKYARD BBQ CONTESTWright Park – 71 N. 2nd Ave.The Centera Bank Backyard Barbeque Contest gives backyard cooks the opportunity to show off their culinary skills. Follow the delicious aroma of BBQ into the park and stay to see which team takes home the win. Participants will prepare food for judges only. Event Media Sponsors include Q-97, Z-98 and La Ke Buena. Please leave your pets at home. For more information or to sign up to compete, contact the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce by calling (620) 227-3119, emailing dcdays@dodgechamber.com, or visiting dodgecitydays.org. Use your Dodge City Days Lapel Pin for entry into the park and enjoy food vendors and live music!

10:00 a.m. – THE BUD LIGHT TAILGATE EXPERIENCE Wright Park – 71 N. 2nd Ave.Cool off at the Bud Light Tailgate Experience during the BBQ in the park! Ice-cold Budweiser products, brought to you by Western Beverage, will be sold out of an amazing mobile bar equipped with music, TVs, and plenty of seating. Bring your friends and come hang out at the coolest tailgate in town! Use your Dodge City Days Lapel Pin for entry into the park to enjoy vendors and live music surrounding the tailgate!

1:00 p.m. – 3-on-3 CO-ED BASKETBALL COWBOY HOOP TOURNAMENT Wright Park – 71 N. 2nd Ave.The Cowboy Hoop 3-on-3 co-ed basketball tournament will consist of teams (ages 18+) with a registration fee of $10.00 per person. All games will be refereed and a Dodge City Days Lapel Pin is required for all participants and spectators entering the park. Games are played to 14 points (win by two), first team to 18 points, or whichever team is ahead after 15 minutes of play. At least one female must be on the court at all times. The first-place team will receive a cash prize. Registration closes July 13, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Contact Dodge City Sports, LLC at (620) 253-1785 or email at dcscsports@gmail.com for registration or for more information.

2:00 p.m. – DODGE CITY ROUNDUP PRESENTS THEIR FIRST JUNIOR NATIONAL FINALS RODEO (JNFR) QUALIFIERDodge City Roundup Arena – 608 S. 14th Ave.Come out and see some exciting saddle bronc and bareback riding while these youngsters attempt to qualify for a trip to Las Vegas in December. For ticket information, please visit www.dodgecityroundup.org, or call the Roundup office at (620) 225-2244.

8:00 p.m. – DODGE CITY DAYS TURN INTO DODGE CITY NIGHTSDepot Theater – 101 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd.We welcome back Karaoke Kabaret for a fourth year! Join us for a fresh take on the classic karaoke setup with performances by local performers bringing you classics from the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s. Audience participation is encouraged! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for happy hour with a curtain time of 8 p.m. Please call (620) 225-1001 for reservations. Admission is $10.00 without a Dodge City Days Lapel Pin or $8.00 with a Dodge City Days Lapel Pin. Cash bar and selection of hors d’oeuvres for an extra charge will be available.

7:30 p.m. – JUSTIN MOORE LIVE IN CONCERT WITH SPECIAL GUEST MIKE RYAN United Wireless Arena – 4100 W. Comanche St.The United Wireless Arena is excited to be the official host of the Dodge City Days Concert! Helping us kick-off Dodge City Days this year is country star Justin Moore and special guest Mike Ryan. Tickets are currently on sale online at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at (800) 745-3000, or in person at the United Wireless Arena Box Office. For more information call (620) 371-7390 and/or visit www.unitedwirelessarena.com. Make sure to follow us on Facebook!

9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. – CENTRAL STATION STREET DANCE Central Station Bar & Grill – 207 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd.Central Station is pleased to present longtime regular Jared Daniels Band, singing hits like “My Home Town,” “All I Need,” and “Foot on the Dashboard.” Special guest is Blind Dog Alley. While you’re rocking to the great band outside, don’t forget to come in and check out our deejay spinning all the top hits of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. For advance ticket information call (620) 225-1176. Free shuttle from the rodeo grounds and group pickup available!